(ST. JOHN’S, NL), April 26, 2019 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Major Crime Unit is seeking the public’s assistance investigating an incident of unlawful confinement in St. John’s.
On the morning of April 21, 2019, shortly after 3:00 am, a woman was leaving the downtown area of St. John’s. The woman accepted an offer for transportation from two non-white men operating what is described to be an older model minivan. Although she was not assaulted, the men did not allow the woman to exit the vehicle, and she was forced to escape. The woman proceeded to report the incident to the police.
The RNC’s Major Crime Unit are actively investigating this matter, and are asking members of the public and businesses in the downtown area to check CCTV and dash camera footage between 3:00 am and 4:00 am in the downtown area on April 21, 2019. Members of the public should exercise caution and contact the RNC to report any suspicious activity.
Investigators are asking anyone with relevant video footage to please contact the RNC. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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RNC File # 2019-20801
Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658